Building on what you have Having a role model is not a problem but copying them kills one's own distinctive characters
Pople worship cer tain people as role models. This is very widespread in sports, politics, office and even in the family. Having a role model is not a problem, but copying the models' characters and styles kills one's own distinctive characters.
Tyron Edwards, the 18th century theologian, once commented, "People never improve unless they look at some standard or example higher and better than themselves."
Of course, we all need role models to better ourselves. Hence, it is only rational that almost all leaders have their own role models. The role model inspires a person by social recognition and various feats accomplished.
There is nothing wrong in having a role model whom you look up to as the person you want to be. Having said that, people tend to try to be exactly like their role model.
They knowingly or unknowingly start copying behaviour patterns and even traits of the role model. In many settings, an office for an example, people tend to look to their superiors and boss as the person they want to be. This automatically results in followers copying exactly what they do -in dealing and even in interpersonal and communication skills.
François de La Rochefoucauld, the 17th century French writer, once said "Nothing is as infectious as example."
Perhaps that is another way to look at it. It points how an example can narrow your perspective and the ability to think out-ofthe-box. Have you ever realised how when school teachers give examples to children, they end up thinking exactly in line with the example given?
The same happens to those following role models as well. They try to be exactly the same as the role model. They try to adopt each and every pattern that the role models demonstrate. It is worthwhile to mention that the best things that good leaders do are build on their strengths and gradually abolish the negativities. They are aware they possess superior qualities and ultimately master it. In many cases, people with excellent interpersonal skills unknowingly master their strengths once they realise their success rate.
Those following role models must be aware about the qualities that the role model naturally possesses along with their own strengths.
Every single human being has certain unique qualities; it is just a matter of discovering it.
Some do it early and some late. Mastering it is an even greater challenge.
The hospitality management employees develop certain patterns in welcoming guests when they arrive. They develop and enhance on their ability to serve others. The best ones nurture their physical postures, readiness to serve and tone so well that it captivates the guests. This actually happens very subconsciously and we can say that they have mastered it.
The good leaders or role models also master their qualities that enable them to motivate others and communicate their feelings easily.
Having a role model will improve and motivate a person to be better but how you achieve what your role model did needs discovering your own capabilities and ultimately mastering it.
Pople worship cer tain people as role models. This is very widespread in sports, politics, office and even in the family. Having a role model is not a problem, but copying the models' characters and styles kills one's own distinctive characters.
Tyron Edwards, the 18th century theologian, once commented, "People never improve unless they look at some standard or example higher and better than themselves."
Of course, we all need role models to better ourselves. Hence, it is only rational that almost all leaders have their own role models. The role model inspires a person by social recognition and various feats accomplished.
There is nothing wrong in having a role model whom you look up to as the person you want to be. Having said that, people tend to try to be exactly like their role model.
They knowingly or unknowingly start copying behaviour patterns and even traits of the role model. In many settings, an office for an example, people tend to look to their superiors and boss as the person they want to be. This automatically results in followers copying exactly what they do -in dealing and even in interpersonal and communication skills.
François de La Rochefoucauld, the 17th century French writer, once said "Nothing is as infectious as example."
Perhaps that is another way to look at it. It points how an example can narrow your perspective and the ability to think out-ofthe-box. Have you ever realised how when school teachers give examples to children, they end up thinking exactly in line with the example given?
The same happens to those following role models as well. They try to be exactly the same as the role model. They try to adopt each and every pattern that the role models demonstrate. It is worthwhile to mention that the best things that good leaders do are build on their strengths and gradually abolish the negativities. They are aware they possess superior qualities and ultimately master it. In many cases, people with excellent interpersonal skills unknowingly master their strengths once they realise their success rate.
Those following role models must be aware about the qualities that the role model naturally possesses along with their own strengths.
Every single human being has certain unique qualities; it is just a matter of discovering it.
Some do it early and some late. Mastering it is an even greater challenge.
The hospitality management employees develop certain patterns in welcoming guests when they arrive. They develop and enhance on their ability to serve others. The best ones nurture their physical postures, readiness to serve and tone so well that it captivates the guests. This actually happens very subconsciously and we can say that they have mastered it.
The good leaders or role models also master their qualities that enable them to motivate others and communicate their feelings easily.
Having a role model will improve and motivate a person to be better but how you achieve what your role model did needs discovering your own capabilities and ultimately mastering it.
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